To take the lead in creating buy lists across allocated Fixed Income fund research areas

To maintain strong knowledge of peer categories within the asset class as defined by Morningstar

To constantly update the buy list and recommend funds for removal or addition according to our monitoring process including the creation of a “bench” of potential managers

To contribute to ongoing enhancement of the fund selection and monitoring process, particularly with a view to adding sound quantitative techniques which can create good efficiencies and deliver a more focused approach

To meet with external fund managers to develop qualitative view and deepen understanding of the investment approach

To share with the wider investment team, research into active manager trends and highlighting key strategic papers of leading asset managers

To maintain and develop our manager research database and records

Presenting to the Investment Committee; providing regular report and making proposals as required

To work collegiately with the team across other asset classes as required

Supporting compliance, regulatory and legal functions including but not limited to the following:

On boarding new managers and target funds

Preparing manager documentation as required

Ad hoc projects as required

The Candidate

Minimum 5 years relevant work experience.

Track record of selecting outperforming managers with a focus on Fixed Income

A strong interest in investment markets and a high degree of proactivity

Relevant degree

Good and demonstrated appreciation of quantitative analysis particularly in the area of fund selection

CFA qualification is advantageous or the candidate should be studying towards achieving this qualification